Erin Parks: In October 2024, the town held its first-ever Pride event. I recently sat down with Town Commissioner Ben Clapsaddle to discuss the logistics and execution of the inaugural Wake Forest Pride. Read more: ow.ly/EgT450WcRy1

Mitch Randall: At this point in Netanyahu’s leadership, he has crossed over into the territory of Russian President Vladimir Putin. Read more: ow.ly/yiWi50WcRpc

Craig Nash: On June 19, The Roys Report released another report with new allegations, this time from a woman who claims a Newsboys lighting technician raped her in a hotel room in 2014 while Tait watched. Read more: ow.ly/1cOz50WcS0J

Anna Parish: I don’t have the power to resist injustice in the form of an Oval Office pass or a seat on the Supreme Court. However, one of the spiritual practices I am relying on is living in joy and hope as a form of resistance. Read more: ow.ly/GaeT50WchYy

Craig Nash: Zooming out beyond just music, evangelicals in the late 20th century were renegotiating their relationship with the arts just as they were doing with politics. Read more: ow.ly/iphR50WchJ5

Kip Banks Sr: So, needless to say, when General Granger Gordon rode into Galveston and on June 19, 1865, summoned the slaves together and made the announcement that they were free, it was a day of Jubilee! It was a day of great rejoicing. Read more: ow.ly/IgEm50WchbN

"True Colors" presents a collection of essays that bear witness to God’s work through LGBTQ+ persons, pastors, and their congregations. They offer diverse perspectives that are united in their commitment to love and inclusion. Order a copy today: goodfaithmedia.org/product/t…

Randall Balmer: So what did the Southern Baptists deem worthy of their attention? The news coming out of Dallas highlighted the resolution to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges, the 2015 Supreme Court decision that legalized gay marriages. Read more: ow.ly/FKqo50WbALb

Erin Parks: Perhaps it is time to move the American flag out of our sanctuaries, not out of disrespect, but because, even though we are Americans, our most important allegiance is to Christ. Read more: ow.ly/CtPe50WbAo6

Craig Nash: If you’ve watched the news for just a few minutes a day since last week, you’ve learned more about the horrors of the world than many ancient people knew in an entire lifetime. Read more: ow.ly/4pnO50Wbzrh

Craig Nash: Overall favorability toward the U.S. has dropped significantly since Trump returned to the White House earlier this year, according to the survey. Nowhere has that change been more drastic than in Mexico. Read more: ow.ly/91gi50WaJEu

Angela Yarber: Amid the rainbows and glitter, parties and parades, MacKay’s book is an invitation to breathe deeply, searching our inner landscape for the queer spirituality that upholds us. Read more: ow.ly/rrxb50Wa1Cz

Barry Howard: Respected as one of America’s most gifted preachers and scholars, Dr. Killinger was a pastor, professor, theologian and prolific author whose voice resonated across denominations and generations. Read more: ow.ly/hPpq50Wa18I

Katie Moore: When Trump decided to deploy the National Guard, his clear intention was to inflame tensions and sow chaos, as the deployment was wholly unnecessary and against the wishes of the Los Angeles mayor and the California governor. goodfaithmedia.org/los-angel…

Mitch Randall: Dressed in robes, collars and stoles, hundreds of clergy from across the country rallied to ask the Senate to reconsider a reconciliation budget bill. Read more: ow.ly/UlOp50W8Wvv

Craig Nash: For Seven Mountain Mandate adherents, as well as for other evangelicals, framing Trump as a Cyrus figure turned out to be better than having one of their own in office. Read more: ow.ly/BOnT50W8oRL

Anna Parish: In an effort to unite with younger generations, we’ve scapegoated the very generations that have helped lay important groundwork for our faith. Read more: ow.ly/tiOa50W8o9j

Craig Nash attended Faith Commons' forum on Monday titled “Two Peoples, One Land” at Wilshire Baptist Church. The event addressed the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank and explored pathways to peace. Read more: ow.ly/KAmM50W8nOh

Barry Howard: Though deeply academic, his writing was marked by poetic rhythm and prophetic urgency. His sermons and lectures could unsettle the comfortable and comfort the unsettled, sometimes in the same sentence. Read more: ow.ly/oR8o50W7I8I

Rachel Mumaw-Schweser: Pentecost is the promise that no matter what divides us, God has given us a common tongue to speak that everyone can hear. Read more: ow.ly/3r9K50W7HEs